Light Blueberry Bran Muffins
Light Blueberry Bran Muffins balance hearty wheat bran with juicy blueberries for a tender crumb and gentle sweetness, helped by applesauce instead of excess fat. Each bite blends nutty grain notes with pops of fresh fruit, perfect for a weekday breakfast or a wholesome snack. Serve warm to highlight their soft texture and bakery-style aroma.
- Prep15 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Grease the muffin cups or line them with paper muffin liners.
- 3
Mix the wheat bran and milk, then let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- 5
Beat in the bran mixture.
- 6
Sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 7
Stir this into the bran mixture until just combined.
- 8
Fold in the blueberries.
- 9
Scoop the batter into the muffin cups.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly tapped.
- Calories 162.86 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.4 g Low Source
- Carbs 35.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.58 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.11 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.58 mg Low Source
- Sodium 58.64 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.81 g Good Source
- Sugar 19.8 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 71.25 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate
- Potassium 160.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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